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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) He requested Lewis' platoon.
(b) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.
(c) He admires Chesty Puller.
(d) He is being punished with combat duty.

2. Who is Corporal Turner?
(a) The platoon guide.
(b) Squad leader.
(c) The radio operator.
(d) The senior corpsman

3. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?
(a) At eleven years of age.
(b) At six years of age.
(c) The fall of 1945.
(d) The summer of 1971.

4. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?
(a) Linda.
(b) Martha.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Toddy.

5. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(b) He lost a good soldier.
(c) The enemy found their position.
(d) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?

2. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?

3. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?

4. Where is Lewis' unit deployed when he first arrives in Vietnam?

5. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1952?

(see the answer key)

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